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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 6 inches
Plant Spread: 12-14 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: pale pink with deep pink veining
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Preferred depth: Erodiums prefer a tall container

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Common names
  • Alpine Geranium
  • Cranesbill
  • Storksbill

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Location: my garden zone 5 Indiana
Date: 2019-09-06
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2008-08-18
Location: Fairfax, VA | July, 2022
Date: 2022-07-24
Location: Indiana  Zone 5
Date: 2010-07-22
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 18, 2012
Photo taken at Al's Garden Center, Woodburn, Oregon
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2008-08-18
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Date: July 29, 2014
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Erodium seedling by JohnHBeaulieu Dec 3, 2023 7:38 PM 1

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